Magnolia Manor of Midway
652 North Coastal Highway 17, Midway, GA 31320 · Liberty County · (912) 884-3361
169 certified beds, about 82 residents a day · Non profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1993
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 115553 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on December 5, 2025, inspectors cited 8 health deficiencies (the Georgia average is 5, the national average 9.2).
Of 17 health citations since May 2022, 2 were rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.55 hours per resident per day, against 3.56 across Georgia and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.63 of those hours.
27.1% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Georgia average 46.0%).
CMS links it to Magnolia Manor Senior Living, an affiliated group of 5 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 17 health citations on file.
December 5, 2025Standard inspection · 8 citations
- E Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, interview, review of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure three of five residents (R) (R2, R6, and R69) reviewed for pneumococcal/flu vaccines was offered a pneumococcal and flu vaccine and were provided the risks and benefits for pneumococcal and flu vaccines. The facility failed to ensure that two of five residents (R3 and R75) were provided with the risks and benefits prior to receiving the pneumococcal vaccine. This had the potential for the residents to have an increased risk of contracting pneumonia and flu, and for those who received the pneumococcal and flu vaccines without consent, and providing the risks and benefits did not provide the residents and or representatives the right to make an informed decision before being given the pneumococcal vaccine.
- E Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, interview, review of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure one of five residents (R) (R2) responsible party had received the risks and benefits explained before they declined for the resident to receive the COVID-19 vaccine/ booster. The facility failed to ensure that two of five residents (R6 and R75) responsible parties, received the risks and benefits before receiving the COVID-19 vaccine/booster. Additionally, the facility failed to ensure two of five residents (R69 and R3) responsible party were given the opportunity to make a decision if they wanted their residents to receive a COVID-19 vaccine/ booster. [...]
- D Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to prevent abuse for three of 26 sampled residents (R) (R1, R23, and R8).
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to implement policies and procedures for ensuring the reporting of a reasonable suspicion of a crime and reporting of all alleged abuse violations to the State Agency (SA) for three of 26 sampled residents (R) (R1, R23, and R8).
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews, record review, and policy review, the facility failed to develop a comprehensive care plan following victimization of abuse for two of 26 sampled residents (R) (R1 and R23).
- D Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews, record review, and policy review, the facility failed to revise a comprehensive care plan following aggressions of abuse for one of 26 sampled residents (R) (R8).
- D Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, interview, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure assistive devices and treatment were attempted for one of seven residents (R) (R69) reviewed for positioning/mobility. This had the potential for the residents to experience a further decline in range of motion (ROM).
- D Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, interviews, and review of policies and procedures, the facility failed to assess the entrapment risk of bedrails used for mobility assistance and obtain consent for one of three residents (R) (R47) reviewed for accident hazards.
October 9, 2025Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- G Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interviews, record review, and a review of the facility policies titled Admissions and Medication Orders, the facility failed to protect one of 33 sampled residents (R) (R4) with allergies. Harm was identified to have occurred on 9/24/2025 when R4 was administered Bactrim DS (an antibiotic medication) that was listed as a known allergy for the resident, resulting in an allergic reaction to the medication (flushing (feeling hot), redness, and rash).
- G Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review, and review of facility policy titled Medication Orders and Admissions revealed the facility failed to order an anticonvulsant for one of 17 sampled residents (R) (R1) who received an anticonvulsant for seizures and an antibiotic. Harm was identified to have occurred on 2/15/2025, when R1 was rehospitalized for seizure activities due to not receiving the required anticonvulsant medication.
June 14, 2024Standard inspection · 7 citations
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and staff interviews, the facility failed to properly label opened food items in the walk-in refrigerator and walk-in freezer, discard expired foods in the walk-in refrigerator, clean the ice machine, and ensure that kitchen staff wore beard guards while in the food preparation area. These deficient practices had the potential to adversely affect the 72 residents receiving an oral diet.
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff interviews, record review, and a review of the facility policy titled Treatment of Residents, the facility failed to ensure privacy was provide during Activity of Daily Living (ADL) care for one of nine residents (R) (R23), the facility also failed to ensure a privacy bag was provided for one of three residents R7 that utilized a urinary catheter.
- D Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff interviews, record review, review of facility documents, and review of the facility policy titled, Residents' Rights Protection, the facility failed to ensure one of nine residents (R) R18 was provided with a chair that accommodated his height and ensured body alignment. The facility also failed to ensure two of 28 residents, R16 and R51 were assessed for placement on the Secured Unit (Unit 3). The deficient practice had the potential to prevent R16, R18, and R51 from receiving care that accommodated their individual care needs.
- D Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and staff interview, the facility failed to maintain a clean sanitary environment free of odor, replacing missing floor tiles, and ensure resident's equipment was free from rust on two of three halls.
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview ,record review, and review of the facility policy titled, Care Planning Policy, the facility failed to develop a plan of care for two of 14 residents (R) (R16 and R40). Specifically, the facility failed to create a plan of care to monitor and prevent future occurrences of abuse for R16 and failed to develope a care plan for restorative services for R40.
- D Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff interviews, record review, and review of the facility policy titled, Restorative Nursing, the facility failed to ensure three of 18 residents (R), (R18, R26, and R40) received services required to maintain or improve their functional abilities. Specifically, the facility failed to ensure R18 was provided with a Geri-chair that was properly fitted to ensure adequate body alignment, failed to provide equipment (footrest) for R26 to prevent potential for foot drop, and failed to provide Range of Motion (ROM) for left hand contracture for R40.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff interviews, record review, and review of the facility policy titled Consideration for Use of Enhanced Barrier Precautions in Skilled Nursing Facilities, the facility failed to ensure staff used appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for one of five residents (R) (R23) reviewed for Enhanced Barrier Precautions. This deficient practice had the potential to place R23 and other residents at risk for avoidable infections.
May 12, 2022Standard inspection · 0 citations
Fire safety inspections
11 fire safety citations on file: 2 on December 5, 2025, 9 on June 14, 2024.
Every fire safety citation11 citations
- E Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- D Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- F Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
- D Provide rooms that can be unlocked from inside without a key.
- D Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- D Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- D Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- D Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- D Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- D To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- D Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.55 | 3.56 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.63 | 0.50 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.14 | 3.10 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 1.89 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.03 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 27.1% | 46.0% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 12.5% | 44.5% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.92 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 3.72 on weekdays and 3.14 on weekends, 16% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.1% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.92 in April to June 2025 to 3.55 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.55 | 0.63 | 3.72 | 3.14 | 0.1% | 0 of 90 | 82 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.00 | 0.62 | 4.21 | 3.47 | 0.5% | 0 of 92 | 77 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.88 | 0.67 | 4.13 | 3.25 | 1.7% | 0 of 92 | 78 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.92 | 0.59 | 4.15 | 3.33 | 0.5% | 0 of 91 | 75 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Georgia, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.50 | 0.46 | 3.68 | 3.03 | 3.3% | 0.6% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Staff pay reports
Staff pay at this home
No staff pay figure for this home has passed review yet. A figure appears only after at least 5 reports from at least 3 different people, sent over at least 60 days, have passed review.
Official wage estimates for Georgia
| Job | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia, all employers | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $18.12 | $17.06 to $20.66 | 43,440 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $29.82 | $25.43 to $33.99 | 21,060 |
| Registered nurses | $44.98 | $38.02 to $51.12 | 100,950 |
| United States, nursing care facilities | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $20.67 | $17.91 to $22.55 | 534,270 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $33.86 | $30.05 to $37.40 | 188,210 |
| Registered nurses | $41.11 | $37.85 to $47.68 | 142,270 |
Hourly wages; the middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. BLS has no separate estimate for medication aides. These are survey estimates for whole occupations, not figures for any one home.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Georgia | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 25.8 | 15.3 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.2 | 0.9 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.8 | 2.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.5 | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 2.6 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 18.3 | 15.2 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.5 | 5.6 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 25.5 | 19.9 | 15.4 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.6 | 2.1 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.3 | 1.9 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: MAGNOLIA MANOR OF LIBERTY COUNTY INC. CMS links this home to Magnolia Manor Senior Living, a group of 5 nursing homes averaging 3 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magnolia Manor Inc | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 09/10/2019 |
| Adkins, Scott | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 09/10/2019 | |
| Adkins, Scott | Corporate officer | Individual | 09/15/2014 | |
| Todd, Mark | Corporate officer | Individual | 07/01/1995 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on December 5, 2025: "Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured."
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on December 5, 2025: "Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on December 5, 2025: "Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on June 14, 2024: "Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights."
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Georgia contacts for a concern about a nursing home
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- Inspections and complaints: Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Georgia Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, 1-866-552-4464. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: GaMap2Care, Find a Facility, where Georgia publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Magnolia Manor of Midway's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Magnolia Manor of Midway 2 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 2 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Magnolia Manor of Midway get at its last inspection?
- 8 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on December 5, 2025. The Georgia average is 5.
- Has Magnolia Manor of Midway been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Magnolia Manor of Midway accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Magnolia Manor of Midway?
- CMS lists 4 owners and managers, and links the home to Magnolia Manor Senior Living. Legal business name: MAGNOLIA MANOR OF LIBERTY COUNTY INC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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